The PRS-600 is sleeker than the Kindle; touch screen is more responsive than last years Sony Reader; interface offers better ergonomics and is mostly easy to use; with the addition of an optional memory card (SD or Memory Stick Pro), its capable of s

Screen has more glare and not as crisp as nontouch screen eReaders, Slow text input via touch screen keyboard, Paltry instructions in package, Optional case with builtin light is expensive addition, My impressions of the new Sony eReader PRS600, are good

No wireless download capability; lacks sturdy case

Screen is still glare-prone; screen contrast (how dark the letters are) isnt as good as what youll find on competing models; lack of wireless access means all files must be dragged and dropped from a PC; battery is sealed into unit; notation and mark

It's hard to beat the Kindle's price point, but the Sony reader matches it otherwise almost feature-for-feature without falling prey to DRM. If you're looking for a full-featured, simple to use and elegant e-reader, the Touch is in a league...

Sony got a little touchy when it decided to do its triple launch of eBook readers, adding the Reader Touch or "PRS-600" to a new lineup that includes its Pocket and Daily editions. As its name implies, the Touch Edition features a 6-inch touchscreen...

The Sony PRS-600 is the only eBook reader to have a touchscreen, and its sterling six-incher is quick and intuitive, but also prone to reflections and harder to read in dim light. The 512MB storage holds 350 books, with Memory...

The Sony PRS-600 Reader Touch Edition replaces the buttons of the older 505 model with a touch-screen interface. This is more aesthetically pleasing than the QWERTY keyboard crammed onto the Kindle. Rather than press a button to turn the page, you...

E-books have numerous benefits. Eliminating paper saves resources. E-book readers take up little room in travelers' backpacks and purses, and yet can store the equivalent of a whole bookshelf. You don't have to go anywhere to buy or borrow an...

Touch interaction is certainly a current trend and for some, the ability to take notes will be a real bonus. But for casual readers, who want to use the ebook for reading in bed or on the plane, then the addition of touch is not worth the extra...

The new Reader carries across all the strengths of the original but combines them with a touchscreen UI that makes navigation much easier. It also brings some handy new functionality to the party, including an excellent built-in dictionary, and the...

Sony continues to be a class act in the digital book realm, and since it now supports ePub, it should rival Amazon in the breadth of available content. At $300 (£200), it's pricier than many other ebook readers, but it's also one of the...

In many ways, we prefer the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 to Amazon's Kindle. But it's a more expensive product and its glossy screen detracts too much from the reading experience. It's a capable device, and a good choice for students,...

All this puts the Sony PRC-600 Touch Edition in a somewhat uncomfortable position. In terms of interface technology and approach Sony has hit the nail bang on the head. It's comfortable to use, supports all the formats you'd like, and the...

We were mightily impressed with the eBook reader when we reviewed it back in October last year, and to be honest there hasn't really been anything to outdo it since. Rival devices have been either too expensive or too poorly built to mount a...

We love what the big S has tried to do with the Sony Reader Touch, and we'll bet you a round that touchscreen e-readers will take off soon - but not until they stop bouncing the sun's rays back into your peepers. Stop making mirrors and get back...

and Final ThoughtsOverall, my experience with the PRS-600 has been excellent. The screen is clear and readable in most lighting conditions, the eBook Library software works well, and the device is sleek, light, and compact. With a touch screen and...